Bidspirit auction | Early 20th Century Tawny Owl

Early 20th Century Tawny Owl - Naturalistic Setting - A superb late 19th to early 20th-century example of naturalistic taxidermy, featuring a majestic tawny owl (Strix aluco) in a traditional glazed display case. This striking specimen is mounted in a classically styled ebonised wood and glass-fronted case, evoking the Victorian fascination with the natural world. The owl is beautifully poised atop a faux woodland perch, surrounded by a detailed naturalistic setting of dried grasses, ferns, mosses, and a hand-painted dusk-toned backdrop - creating the illusion of a quiet twilight in an English copse. The tawny owl itself is well-preserved, with softly mottled plumage and a haunting gaze captured by period-correct glass eyes. Its stance is alert but relaxed, conveying the still vigilance of this nocturnal hunter. An exceptional decorative and zoological piece, ideal for collectors of antique taxidermy, curiosities, or Victorian natural sciences.